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Suggest Treatment For Advanced Liver Cancer In An Elderly Person
Question: hi I am 67 years old male and i am diagnosed with liver cancer, Doctor says 90 percent liver is damaged and he prescribed me Udiliv 300. he is a gastroentrologist.
Brief Answer:
Palliation is the only key goal of therapy in advanced liver cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir.
I can certainly understand your concern.
In liver cancer with extensive involvement, the main goal if therapy is only palliation.
This can be achieved by hepatoprotective drugs like UDILIV.
Weight loss can be a predominant feature of hepatic malignancy.
Xifaxan can be discontinued.
Rest of the described medications can be continued. along with ENSURE.
Despite all these measures weight loss and weaknesses can be distressing symptoms.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Palliation is the only key goal of therapy in advanced liver cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir.
I can certainly understand your concern.
In liver cancer with extensive involvement, the main goal if therapy is only palliation.
This can be achieved by hepatoprotective drugs like UDILIV.
Weight loss can be a predominant feature of hepatic malignancy.
Xifaxan can be discontinued.
Rest of the described medications can be continued. along with ENSURE.
Despite all these measures weight loss and weaknesses can be distressing symptoms.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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